CHANGING LIVES - NOT JUST WARDROBES
Community-powered textile reuse that’s fun, affordable, and full of possibilities!
Dates: Wednesday 16th September
Times: 6-8pm
Location: Change Clothes, The Digital Depot, Roe Lane, D08 TCV4
Price: FREE thanks to support from Diageo’s Guinness Dublin 8 Fund
Capacity: Just 8 spots available - when you register for your place you must commit to attending.
What’s in store?
A free Sustainable Style Drop-In will welcome local residents into the Change Clothes Swap Shop to discover how clothing reuse can be affordable, accessible and enjoyable. Visitors can browse the Swap Shop, learn how the swapping system works, receive informal styling advice, and explore practical ways to build a wardrobe through second-hand clothing.
Designed as a relaxed and inclusive event, the session will encourage first-time visitors to engage with clothing reuse, helping to reduce textile waste while building confidence in circular fashion. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with others, share tips and experiences, and learn simple ways to extend the life of their clothing.
A practical five-part online workshop series from Mary, Change Clothes’ Founder, sharing what we've learned from actually building and running a social enterprise.
No corporate waffle. We'll share the systems, lessons, mistakes and realities behind Change Clothes, with practical advice you can take back to your own idea or organisation.
Monday 28 September | 6pm | Online | €10 + 23% VAT
Got an idea that could become a social enterprise but don't know where to start?
We'll look at the journey from idea to actually getting something off the ground, including purpose, structure, activities, income, governance, partnerships and the practical realities of building an organisation.
You'll leave with a clearer idea of what you need, what you probably don't need yet, and what to do next.
Check our events page for the rest of the dates.
When?
Wednesday 14th October, 6-8pm
Where?
Change Clothes, The Digital Depot, Roe Lane, D08 TCV4 - follow the thread, you’ll find us!
Cost:
€25 + 23% VAT: booking essential (our machines get shy without notice!)
What’s Happening?
Used a sewing machine before but haven’t a clue what to do next? Great! Join us for a simple guided project and get your sewing skates back on in a social environment. All materials and machinery provided.
Important note re: cancellations
Workshop & event bookings are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date with less than 24 hours’ notice. As a non-profit social enterprise, last-minute cancellations result in lost income that directly supports our community programmes and helps keep Change Clothes running.
A practical five-part online workshop series from Mary, Change Clothes’ Founder, sharing what we've learned from actually building and running a social enterprise.
No corporate waffle. We'll share the systems, lessons, mistakes and realities behind Change Clothes, with practical advice you can take back to your own idea or organisation.
Monday 5 October | 6pm | Online | €10 + 23% VAT
Doing good doesn't mean doing everything for free.
This session looks at how reuse organisations and social enterprises can turn their work into sustainable traded income. We'll explore services, workshops, products, memberships, corporate work, pricing and building multiple income streams without losing sight of your social or environmental mission.
We'll also talk about one of the hardest bits: actually charging what your work is worth.
Check our events page for the rest of the dates.
When?
Wednesday 7th October, 6–8pm
Where?
Change Clothes, The Digital Depot, Roe Lane, D08 TCV4 - follow the thread, you’ll find us!
Cost:
€25 + 23% VAT - booking essential (our machines get shy without notice!)
What’s Happening?
A super-beginner-friendly sewing machine taster!
Learn how to set up, thread, and run a sewing machine without fear, fuss, or tangled bobbins.
We’ve got plenty of machines ready to whirr into action, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like to get to know it better.
Important note re: cancellations
Workshop & event bookings are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date with less than 24 hours’ notice. As a non-profit social enterprise, last-minute cancellations result in lost income that directly supports our community programmes and helps keep Change Clothes running.
A practical five-part online workshop series from Mary, Change Clothes’ Founder, sharing what we've learned from actually building and running a social enterprise.
No corporate waffle. We'll share the systems, lessons, mistakes and realities behind Change Clothes, with practical advice you can take back to your own idea or organisation.
Monday 12 October | 6pm | Online
Funding applications can feel like an entirely different language. They don't have to.
We'll look at how to find opportunities worth applying for, turn your idea into a fundable project, define your outputs and outcomes, build a realistic budget and communicate why your project should be funded.
We'll also cover knowing when not to apply and avoiding funding-shaped mission drift.
Check our events page for the rest of the dates.
Wednesday 28 October | 6 - 8pm
Get into the Halloween spirit with a cosy evening of crafting at Change Clothes!
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create your very own spooky felt mug rug - a mini textile mat perfect for sitting under your favourite mug, candle or other little Halloween treats.
Using reclaimed felt and textile scraps, we’ll play with Halloween-inspired shapes, colours and designs to create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. Think ghosts, pumpkins, bats, cobwebs and whatever other spooky creations you can dream up.
All materials and equipment are provided, with a focus on reclaimed and reused textiles. No sewing experience needed – just bring yourself and your spooky spirit! 👻
Change Clothes, The Digital Depot, Roe Lane, Dublin 8, D08 TCV4
Follow the thread, you’ll find us! 🧵
€15 + 23% VAT (€18.45 total)
Booking essential
Workshop and event bookings are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date with less than 24 hours’ notice.
As a non-profit social enterprise, last-minute cancellations result in lost income that directly supports our community programmes and helps keep Change Clothes running.
A practical five-part online workshop series from Mary, Change Clothes’ Founder, sharing what we've learned from actually building and running a social enterprise.
No corporate waffle. We'll share the systems, lessons, mistakes and realities behind Change Clothes, with practical advice you can take back to your own idea or organisation.
Monday 19 October | 6pm | Online
You're doing loads. But can you actually prove it?
This practical session looks at deciding what is worth measuring, collecting useful data without creating an administrative nightmare, and turning everyday activity into evidence of social and environmental impact.
We'll also look at how to use that information in impact reports, funding applications, pitches, partnerships and communications.
Check our events page for the rest of the dates.
When?
Thursday 17th September, 6-8pm
Where?
Change Clothes, The Digital Depot, Roe Lane, D08 TCV4 - follow the thread, you’ll find us!
Cost:
€25 + 23% VAT: booking essential (our machines get shy without notice!)
What’s Happening?
Used a sewing machine before but haven’t a clue what to do next? Great! Join us for a simple guided project and get your sewing skates back on in a social environment. All materials and machinery provided.
Important note re: cancellations
Workshop & event bookings are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date with less than 24 hours’ notice. As a non-profit social enterprise, last-minute cancellations result in lost income that directly supports our community programmes and helps keep Change Clothes running.